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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 264.80 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 264.80 and 99.50 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 264.80 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/264.80 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 264.80 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 26,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.78/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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